The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Create awareness : Events give you a stage to share your story, educate people about your cause, and inspire them to take action. Here are some popular examples: Benefit concerts or performances : Team up with local artists or performers to host a show where ticket sales support your cause.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 29, 2024

Outdoor events offer a unique blend of advantages that can benefit both your organization and your supporters: Fresh Air and Fun: Your Entertainment and Program Chair can be inspired by the Spring weather to encouraging attendees to relax, socialize, and participate in activities they might not indoors. Why Go Outside?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 14, 2023

You might not be aware of this, but golf is one of the most popular sports in the United States. You can do it in a fun, competitive way that brings people together while they help you achieve your goals. You can raise money and awareness at the same time. Finally, don’t forget about sponsors!

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

These mixed-audience events provide the traditional fundraiser experience many donors are craving while giving donors who would rather stay home plenty of options for getting involved and feeling like part of the fun. TIP: Make sure to follow all of your local state and city health regulations!

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Qgiv

MARCH 22, 2023

Create your pledge drive plan Manage behind-the-scenes tasks Recruit volunteers, participants, and sponsors Offer incentives Advertise your pledge drive Host a pledge drive Send your thanks Steps to Host a Pledge Drive 1. Your location may require permits or permission from local officials to host an event.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Contests are also a great way to get sponsors or exhibitors involved. You may have speakers invited for a specific purpose, but what about a fun and engaging speaker that everyone loves? . Bring in a top local chef (see point #3) to host a virtual cooking class. We all need a little fun in our lives. Guest Speakers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be aware of key accomplishments, metrics, testimonials, and milestones. This can include large Fortune 500 companies or even local law firms, smaller companies, business-to-business suppliers, or retailers. Build a relationship with the staff and board of your local community foundation.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

It’s harder to create a fun event when everyone is sitting at home in front of their computer. Go into the planning stage of your virtual event with a can-do attitude, knowing you can create something fun and meaningful. You could invite a few local acts to perform and offer a little something for everybody.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Plan a main attraction to supplement your silent auction , such as: Music, which may be provided by a local band, DJ, or musician. Sports Tournament and Raffle If your nonprofit’s team is feeling the pressure of burnout from constant fundraising strategies, plan an event that’s focused on fun!

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event. Crank up your nonprofit fundraising with a benefit concert!

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. If you’re going the DIY route, reach out to a local artist to lead the class, and stock up on all the necessary supplies. Trivia Night. Bowl-a-Thon.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Create a challenge that will be an exciting lead up to the virtual gala, such as a virtual walk or fun run, a meditation challenge, or a themed challenge that would benefit your nonprofit’s mission, such as a day-long beach cleaning challenge. Include items from sponsors , tchotchkes, and your nonprofit’s marketing and donation envelopes.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

Reach out to Local Businesses. Another way to recruit volunteers is to reach out to local businesses and ask if they would be interested in sponsoring a volunteer day or donating supplies for a project. Speak at Local Events. This is a great way to raise awareness about your nonprofit and the important work that you do.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon. That’s why we put together these best practices to get you started…. 1) Start with a clear goal.

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AccelEvents

JULY 23, 2021

Implemented as part of a broader marketing strategy, events can: Grow brand awareness. Market your website online or locally and drive potential attendees to your registration landing page. Bring on sponsors and brand partners to boost revenue but don’t forget to also include them as part of your event marketing strategy. .

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

At its best, a nonprofit fundraising event is fun. Awareness raising” meets folks at the very beginning of the development/marketing pipeline. Because the anticipated ROI at this point is modest, smart awareness-building strategies are broad brush and relatively inexpensive. Local demographics. Local economics.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

The good news is that nonprofits have a ton of options when it comes to unique fundraising events that inspire donations and spread awareness of your mission. An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit. A road race.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Fundraising galas are about building awareness, fostering connections, and developing a great community around your cause. For attendees, galas and silent auctions provide a fun night out to support a cause they care about. Overall, it’s vital to make your event something fun and special for all your guests.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

You can sponsor and share research that may help with many of the world’s problems. You can sponsor and share research. . EXAMPLE: When I worked as director of development and marketing at Jewish Family and Children’s Services, I was looking for ways to expand awareness and build our mailing list. It seemed like a win/win.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 17, 2024

Nonprofit marketing is a huge undertaking—from building your social media presence to solidifying your website’s search engine optimization strategy, there are many tasks you need to complete to spread awareness of your organization and your fundraising efforts. Solicit sponsors to support your event.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

In this post, we’ll be covering strategies to engage hospital employees, drive awareness in your community, and get creative with hospital fundraising ideas that can be held in a variety of formats that don’t require a lot of time to execute. They’re excellent engagement tools with a fun event component, such as a 5k or fun run.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

You could sponsor and share research that may help with many of the world’s problems. You could sponsor and share research. . For example, when I worked as director of development and marketing at Jewish Family and Children’s Services, I was looking for ways to expand awareness and build our mailing list. Way more intense.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As awareness for this movement has grown, so has its success. You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. How does Giving Tuesday help nonprofits?

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

PADI AWARE Foundation. The Green Climate Fun. PADI AWARE Foundation. PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded nonprofit whose mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation. Funding Priority: The Environment and Conservation Efforts. The Green Climate Fund. National Forest Foundation.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Unlike a fun run or a 5K fundraiser, you don’t need to map out a racecourse or organize volunteers to man your event. Plan your read-a-thon campaign Find the right peer-to-peer fundraising platform Spread the word Engage corporate sponsors Support your fundraisers Let the read-a-thon begin Thank your donors and readers.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In addition to bringing in revenue, fundraising through restaurant partnerships can help your organization to spread awareness about your cause by associating your name with a popular business in your community. To secure your nonprofit a partnership with a restaurant, you’ll likely have two options: Local business partners.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

Before you start planning your raffle, make sure you understand what the local gambling laws are in your state. Reaching out to local businesses and artisans to see if they’d be willing to become in-kind sponsors for your event is another way you can collect items for your raffle. What are good raffle prize ideas?

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DipJar

MARCH 9, 2021

With three DipJars set at different donation amounts, it allows the visitor to choose how much they want to donate – and the ‘dip’ makes it fun to give! Not only does this allow them to engage new donors, it helps create more partnerships with local businesses!

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Ensure that any necessary in-person elements of your fundraising efforts comply with your local health regulations and allow for safe social distancing. Partner with a local jewelry store, franchise, or online retailer to allocate a portion of sales to support your cause in the lead up to Mother’s Day. 9 Mother’s Day Fundraising Ideas.

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Qgiv

APRIL 7, 2021

Your other fundraisers can watch the fun unfold and cheer on participants from the ground or via an online livestream of the activity. The first day is for media and often involves VIPs from local media groups taking part in the activity. Make sure local radio, tv, and other news outlets are aware of your event.

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

By selling tickets and rounding up some sponsors to this epic showdown, you can not only create an unforgettable experience for attendees but also raise funds to support your chapter’s initiatives. Date parties are another fantastic opportunity to bring together your fraternity or sorority members and their dates for a night of fun.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Note From Beth: I’m a huge fan of Giving Days because they raise the awareness, engagement, and donations to nonprofits and being generous. Last week, we watched as a national day of giving and awareness campaign for “Giving Tuesday” unfold and spur spikes in donations.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

You may have to secure an event venue, recruit sponsors, and spin up a marketing strategy. Tell the story of a local college student who was supported by your organization’s scholarship program or a long-time community resident who received aid from your nonprofit after a devastating flood. Prizes for top fundraisers.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Hybrid auctions are also a great way to engage supporters who may not be local. If you’ll be providing entertainment throughout the night for your in-person bidders, you might want to look into livestreaming options and other virtual tools so your virtual bidders won’t miss out on any of the fun you have planned.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

Here are some scenarios in which peer-to-peer fundraising could benefit your faith-based organization: Help raise money and awareness for an upcoming project. Increase awareness on relevant issues. You might even offer fun prizes to your top peer-to-peer participants like getting to dunk the youth pastor! How do guests check in?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Here are some to consider: Art: Art auctions serve a valuable purpose because they don’t just raise funds, they also spread awareness and appreciation of the works being auctioned. They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Golf Tournament Bring together avid golfers and local philanthropists—in many cases, they’re one and the same—for a day on the greens. Charity Races like marathons, 5Ks, fun runs, or walkathons invite participants to register with your nonprofit and collect donations from their community, making every step count for your cause.

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